Southwest Portland in Multnomah County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
July 21, 1969
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 26, 2026
1. July 21, 1969 Marker
July 21, 1969.
Portlands Population:
379,967 (1970 census).
News of the year:
American astronaut Neil Armstrong, at 7:56 p.m. (PDT) Sunday July 20, is the first man to step onto the moon. Anti-Vietnam War demonstration reaches peak in the United States as some 250,000 march in Washington, D.C., on November 15. President Richard M. Nixon sets Vietnamization policy November 3, which eventually leads to end of the Vietnam War.
The Oregonians Circulation:
Daily circulation: 255,698
Sunday circulation: 410,869
On this site:
A marker is dedicated this year by the Lang Syne Society of Portland to commemorate The Oregonians first printing press.
This marker was donated by:
The Oregonian Publishing Company.
Erected 1983 by The Oregonian Publishing Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Communications • Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1969.
Location. 45° 31.067′ N, 122° 40.399′ W. Marker is in Portland, Oregon, in Multnomah County. It is in Southwest Portland. It is at the intersection of Southwest Morrison Street and Southwest 1st Avenue, on
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Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge and in the Willamette Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: November 11, 1918 (here, next to this marker); August 15, 1945 (here, next to this marker); November 23, 1963 (here, next to this marker); May 19, 1980 (here, next to this marker); December 4, 1850 (here, next to this marker); First Issue of The Oregonian (a few steps from this marker); Centennial Block, 1878 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mill Ends Park (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 26, 2026
2. July 21, 1969 Marker
The marker is second from the right. The plaque mentioned in this marker is located on the plaza grounds.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
